Anbesol Adult Strength Oral Pain Relief Gel – 10g

Anbesol Adult Strength Oral Pain Relief Gel is formulated to provide effective relief from oral pain, including toothache and teething discomfort. The gel offers numbing and soothing effects.

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains 2.0%w/w of lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.1%w/w of chlorocresol, and 0.02%w/w of cetylpyridinium chloride. 

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel is used for temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation for adults and children over 12 years.

Usage Instructions

Adults, the elderly, and children 12 years and over:

• Apply a small amount of Anbesol Adult Strength Gel to the affected area with a clean fingertip.
  
• One application should be sufficient to obtain temporary pain relief.
  
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

If you use more Anbesol Adult Strength Gel than you should:

• If anyone uses more Anbesol Adult Strength Gel than they should, or if large
  quantities of the gel are accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor or your
  nearest Accident and Emergency department, taking this leaflet and pack with
  you.

Ingredients

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 2.0%w/w, Chlorocresol 0.1%w/w, and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.
It also contains alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124), and purified water.

Warnings

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Anbesol Adult Strength Gel:

• If you have open wounds or damaged areas in the lining of your mouth this may result in too much of the active ingredients being absorbed.
  
• Do not use more Anbesol Adult Strength Gel than recommended as this may result in the active ingredients being absorbed into the body causing serious side effects, such as convulsions (fits).
  
• Children: Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 12 years.
  
• Not suitable for treatment of teething in children.